Complex ideas are built upon simple ones.

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I never thought about getting a tattoo… but if I were to have one, I’d like it to be deeply symbolic. Probably I would pick one based on the Tarot tradition. For example, one that symbolizes our quest into the unknown and the occult.…

What is one word that describes you? I want to think that I’m compassionate. Only yesterday I have reflected about compliments I have received, which led to considerations about past volunteer work. Recently, I have reminisced fondly about traditions I carry on from my ancestors. Additionally, I have thought about experiences I had that have…

What was the best compliment you’ve received? Compliments can be tricky to accept. They often catch us off guard, leaving us fumbling for the right response. When someone says you have beautiful eyes, you can simply smile back. If they mention a pleasant smile, a thank you is often enough. But what about the compliments…

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I did a wonderful trip in 2018 through Central Canada, i. e., Ontario and Quebec. To be precise, it wasn’t a cross-country trip, since Canada is huge, but it was far enough. Namely, it covered almost 750 km (466 miles). I did it…

Who is the most confident person you know? We see lots of confident people: in the news, in reality shows, in politics, in religion. It seems we are living in the age of influencers, and something that they don’t lack is confidence. I even know personally people that exudes assurance. Undoubtedly charisma and self-confidence are…

What activities do you lose yourself in? What’s the opposite of lack of concentration? Can we call it strong focus? Deep absorption? Great attention? So, that’s what I have. It’s very easy for me to lose myself in whatever activity I am involved in. I shut myself off from the exterior world. I direct my…

Are you superstitious? Unfortunately the word superstition has a negative connotation. If you ask it directly, almost everyone would hesitate to admit being superstitious. But I think that in their core everyone has some kind of unorthodox belief. Even if they don’t realize, some cultural habits and unconscious beliefs can sneak in, like a ladybug.…

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics that I’d like to be linked to. Or at least my writing efforts. I will give the reasons below, but I would like to be compared with the owl. Mystery It’s no secret that I love a…

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Hey there old chap, Wow, you’ve got to turn 100 years old! I really don’t know how, but I’m sure glad you did it, I’m happy for you. If you can send me back some hints from the future, I’d be very interested. I want to know the…

Where would you go on a shopping spree? The year was 2016, and I did go on a shopping spree then. Several things contributed for it to happen. I was in an international trip to the USA. Electronics in Brazil were very expensive then, and still continue to be. But not only that, clothes and…